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Do I have to pay to access my personal information?

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  1. 1
    What information is already available?
  2. 2
    What can I have access to?
  3. 3
    Do I have to pay to access my personal information?
  4. 4
    I am a child, can I get access to my files?
  5. 5
    Can I access other people's information?
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    How to submit a request
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    I have submitted my request, what happens next?
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    How much information will I receive?
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    What support is available to me when I receive my files?
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    My request has not been responded to, what do I do?
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    I have received my request and believe the information is wrong
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    What happens if I'm not happy with my response?

No. As required by Data Protection legislation there is no charge for access to personal information, unless the Council deems that the request is 'manifestly unfounded' (e.g., malicious or disruptive) or 'excessive', in which case we are allowed to charge a reasonable fee.

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